Facilities technician
What does a facilities technician do?
Our facilities technicians are responsible for keeping your building safe, clean, and functioning smoothly. Here are some of their key duties:
- Health & safety
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They carry out fire and health & safety inspections in communal areas, offices, depots, and community buildings to ensure these spaces are safe, clean, and clear of obstructions.
- Building safety
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They conduct mandatory safety checks and report any defects in fire alarms, emergency lighting, automatic smoke vents, fire doors, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers.
- Cleanliness
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They work with housing teams to ensure all communal areas are kept clean and tidy.
- Waste management
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They unblock and inspect bin chutes, rotate bins and report any rubbish or hazardous materials.
- Water hygiene
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They perform required water system flushing to maintain hygiene.
- Fittings fixtures
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They conduct regular checks on communal area fixtures and fittings.
- Mis-stored items
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They manage improperly stored items using a specific process, including issuing notices, removal, and storage.
- System resets
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They troubleshoot and reset technical equipment like routers, power supply units, and door entry systems, following electrical safety protocols when necessary.
- What do facilities technicians not do?
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- Remove fly-tipping, waste from external areas, or garden waste
- Graffiti removal
- Weeding
- Moss removal
- Litter picking
- Tenant removals
- General cleaning
- Provide access to non-facilities contractors
- Key cutting for residents.